Mike Olt and Javier Baez pack some power for Cubs

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Cubs have plenty of decisions to make in the final two weeks of spring training, and there's a lot still to learn about the makeup of a clubhouse lacking in star power.

But here's what we know so far as the Cubs begin the home stretch of Cactus League play:

Olt-o-meter: Mike Olt, acquired from the Rangers in the Matt Garza trade, could be the answer at third base, which would allow the Cubs to move Donnie Murphy, a career .215 hitter, to the bench and let Luis Valbuena become a utilityman.

Olt hit two home runs Wednesday night against the Mariners, and has three for the spring. He said the vision problems he had after being hit by a pitch that marred his 2013 season are gone.

"I didn't know what to expect and what was going on," he said of the eye injury. "It's definitely a little bit easier for me to answer everything now Hopefully, I am going to be back to being my old self and get rolling."

Olt led his Double-A league with 28 home runs in 2012, despite being called up to the Rangers on Aug. 2.

Javy watch:Javier Baez's power was on display Wednesday with a monster home run against the Mariners in Peoria, Ariz.

"It's not out of the ordinary from what I've seen," Olt said of Baez's shot. "I've really never seen anything like him. He's definitely a special player. I'm used to it now. He's in my bp group everyday, so …"

Baez still won't make the team, but the countdown to his arrival will begin on opening day.

Waiting game: Manager Rick Renteria has yet to announce his opening day starter, which perhaps makes sense considering the favorite to get the nod may be traded before the end of spring training. But if you're going off 2013, Travis Wood should get the honor instead of Jeff Samardzija anyway. Wood was their only All-Star and led the team with 24 quality starts, while Samardzija had 19.

Money machine: Cubs Park still has some kinks to work out, but it's far and away the most attractive spring training destination this year. As of Wednesday, the Cubs have averaged 13,266 at their seven home games.

The next closest team is the Red Sox with an average of 9,762, followed by the Yankees at 9,723. The White Sox average 3,831 at Camelback Ranch, one of only six teams below 4,000.

The biggest fan complaints about the new Cubs' facility have been the traffic jams before and after games and the long lines for the washrooms. But perhaps they really were looking for that "authentic" Wrigley Field experience.

Sharp dressed men: The Cubs may or may not look good on the field this year, but at least they'll look sharp on the team bus and on the charter. Renteria has instituted a new travel policy in which players will wear coats and ties on all trips.

It's not known whether former manager Dale Sveum owned a coat or a tie, but the "dress casual" attitude of the Sveum era is officially history.

Retro Ricky: Renteria, who wants to be called "Ricky," is the first manager in a while to use the term "Cubbies" when referring to his club.

The last manager to use the term "Cubbies" was Lou Piniella, who slyly poked fun at the nickname by coining the term "Cubbie Occurrence." Fans are seemingly split as to whether "Cubbies" is too cute or a nice, traditional nickname. Either way, Renteria may be bringing it back into style.